The first week back was a blast. You hung out with Hermione, Harry, and Ron before, during, and after classes. Sure you were in Slytherin and they were in Gryffindor but it didnt affect your time together. You guys had gone to Hogsmeade together. You studied and played quidditch when no one was on the field. It had been almost everything you needed.
It was rather strange actually. You hadn't seen Draco once since you got back. You thought that as a little odd since you were both in Slytherin. But you had hardly went down to dinner, and since it was your last year at school you got to take the classes you wanted, of course with a few that were required. But why wasn't Draco in them? You knew he was still at Hogwarts because you over heard some second years giggling in the common room about how cute Draco was. Plus you ran into Pansy, Crabbe, and Goyal. Of course Pansey was making up lies about how she and Draco were dating but he dropped out of school because he was so smart and he had a place of his own in Hogsmeade and how she always snuck out to see him and stayed over night at his house with him on the weekends. But you knew these were lies because Crabbe didn't catch on to the lie Pansey was telling and blurted out "He did! Why didnt Draco tell us about that Goyal! And since when are you two dating? Didn't he just call you a dumb wench yesterday? And he didnt drop out.. hes just taking private classes you stupid git!" You laughed when Crabbe had said all this, and told Pansey to keep on Dreaming. Good ol' Crabbe. He use to always have a treat saved for you from all his and Goyals kitchen raids. But he was a complete git and always spoke his mind, which wasnt much of a good thing, but you get the point im sure.
"I wonder why
Draco is taking private classes." you say to Hermione as you and
her walk to meet Harry and Ron out by the big oak tree near the lake
on a Saturday morning. Fall was here, and the air was cool. Things
were changing, and leaves were falling. You loved this time of year.
"I dont know..That is a little odd.." Hermione answered.
"Actually, now that I think about it. He's slowly been showing
up less and less at classes. And he just stopped all together once
you got here." she says simply. "Thats weird.." you
say outloud but then stop worrying about it. You didn't come back
here for Draco. Plus you didn't really have any more time to think
about it because Hermione let out a shriek of happiness. "Harry!"
she squeeled as you two approched the oak tree where Ron and Harry
were sitting. They both stood up, and Harry ran up to Hermione with
open arms and kissed her on her lips. You giggled a little at their
actions. They had just seen each other the night before, and here
they are acting as if its been several days. "Morning Chels,
sleep well?" Ron ask as he walks and stands next to you. "Sure
did." you replied with a smile, "And yourself?"
"Alright" He said as he watched Hermione and Harry suck
face.
"Oh come on, get a room you two, would you?" he yelled out at them, half jokingly. You laughed, "Yea we dont need to see that.. he's my cousin for godsakes Hermione!" you said laughing even harder. Hermione and Harry stopped snogging, and turned to face you and Ron. "Err.. Sorry about that mate" Harry said scratching the back of his head, his cheeks were showing a tint of red. He was embarrassed. "Sorry, that was completely ignorant of us" Hermione said, also turning pink. She was trying to sound all strict again. You and Ron just turned to look at each other and rolled with laughter. You weren't completely sure why you were laughing, But you really didn't care.
Later that night after spending the whole day with the Trio at Hogsmeade. Hermione, Harry, Ron, and yourself were finishing up a late dinner in the GreatHall. "Well...I think I'm going to go.. back to the common room..." Hermione says a little oddly, not looking at anyone. "How come! It's early yet, only about 9 o'clock.." Harry said sadly, "Are you feeling okay?" At those words Ron, who was sitting next to you, started to snicker a little, but you stopped him almost as quick as he started by stomping on his foot. "Ow, Chelsey.. that hurt" he whined. "I dont know what your talking about Ronald" you said sternly, then took a sip of your pumpkin juice. You took a quick glance at the three of them. Harry looked a little heartbroken, Hermione looked embarrassed and frustrated, and Ron just looked confused, he was sure that you had stepped on his foot.
"Harry," you stated breaking the weird silence. "Why don't you go with Hermione? We wont go for a night swim, tonight. I have some..er.. things.. to do that I forgot about." You said awkwardly hoping Harry or Ron wouldnt insist that they go. You knew Hermione had wanted to be alone with Harry, they never really seemed to have privacy because it was always Ron or Yourself tagging along with them. Harry never really got it though. "Oh well.. are you sure?" he asked. You nodded your head, "Sure am, so GO!" you said not being able to take it anymore and started laughing at Hermiones frustration at wanting to leave, and Harry not really paying attention as to why. You made a gesture with your head at Harry while Herm glared at Ron for laughing. He must have gotten the signal you were trying to give him because his eyes had gotten really wide and he jumped right up from his seat. "Come on Hermione" he said into her ear as he grabbed onto her arm to lead her off. "See you guys later" he said over his shoulder as he pulled Hermione out the GreatHall. "You can sleep in my room tonight if you want Chelsey! Byee!" Hermione stated just before walking out of the greathall leaving you and Ron alone.
"Why the bloody hell did you stomp on my foot?" Ron demanded almost instantly after Harry and Hermione were out of sight. "Because! You were laughing at the fact Hermione was trying to hint of wanting to be alone with Harry!" you said slapping him lightly on the arm. "Oww, your abusive, do you know that?" he said rubbing his arm in the spot where you hit him. You rolled your eyes, "Poor baby" you said sarcasticly with a smile as you stood up. "What kind of stuff do you have to do?" he ask pushing his plate away from him. "Not a damn thing, want to join me?" you asked as you offerd him your hand to help him up. Ron smirked a little as he took your hand, "Why not, hanging out with has got to be a little better then watching them two snog each others heads off all night". You glared at him, "Its a lot better thank you very much". Ron laughed a little, "Alright alright, you win. So what are we gonna do anyways?" Ron ask, you two still hadn't let go of each others hand. "Go for a walk around the lake" you stated as you lead Ron out the greathall and through the doors of the castle out onto the dark cool grounds. The sky was dark, but filled with stars, It was a perfect night to see the milkeyway. You started walking around the lake, neither of you said anything, just held hands and looked at your surroundings. You see Ron looking at you through the corner of your eye. "What are you looking at?" you asked breaking the silence. "...nothing.." he said quietly, "Your just.. really.. pretty.. thats all." he said looking away. You knew he was blushing. "Do you really think so?" you ask as you look down at both your hands. His hands were soft, and gentle. They reminded you of Draco's, only.. Draco's were different. But you couldn't figure out how. Ron turned back to you, "Yea, I really do think your pretty." he replied. You look up into his eyes. You could tell Ron was studying your face, realizing that your heads were getting closer together. "Chelsey, I know that we agreed.. that.. when he kissed at the begining of the summer, that it didn't mean anything... but.. I really like you. And well... I dont know how to say this... I just.. like you.. a lot..." he says trailing off. You take in the words he just said, you didn't really know what to think or say, so you stood up on your tip toes and closed your eyes, bringing your lips to his. You felt Rons arms wrap around your waist, and you brought your arms around his neck. He kissed you back, your lips against each others, and then your tongues met. You could feel his warm breath on your lips. It felt good. 'Draco was better, It felt right with Draco' a thought popped into your head. You didn't know what to think. Why did you think about Draco? You were kissing Ron not Draco, your done with Draco! This was insane! You cleared the thoughts from your head and pulled away gently, you looked up into Rons eyes for what seemed like a long time. You were thinking. Thinking about if you should continue this thing with Ron. 'Well why not! Your done with Draco, that is long gone. You have nothing holding you back from Ron, but im not ready! just kiss him again.. do it.. go on!" you argued with yourself in your head. You closed your eyes trying to erase all thoughts from your head. You opened your eyes again. That was it, you were done with Draco, this time you were really moving on. You couldnt go on for the rest of your life with him haunting everything. "I like you too Ron" you said with a smile, Ron smiled back then leaned down and kissed you.
